Positive Effects of Colonialism

(i) It introduced Western education in West Africa as the missionaries and colonial administration established schools.

(ii) The missionaries established health centres and hospitals. They tried to develop the Health Sector in Africa and established centres for infectious diseases such as leprosy and tuberculosis.

(iii) Colonialism helped in the establishment of large modern states or Political units. Africans lived in small autonomousAutonomy is the control or government of a country, organization, or group by itself rather than by others. More communities, Kingdoms, or emirates in the north. It was not until after the scramble for Africa and the Berlin Conference that large modern states were established in Africa.

(iv) Modern Political Institution and Government: Colonialism came with French and British Colonial administration in West Africa. These helped to develop and strengthen political institutions and native authorities in the colonies.

(v) It put to a stop some evil traditional practices such as the killing of twins etc. This facilitated social development.

(vi) The colonials introduced their legal system in their colonies. This improved the African legal system. To date, the British legal code is part of Nigerian law.

(vii) Colonialism established and promoted trade relationships between the colonial masters and their former colonies. Some had a common monetary policyCentral banks use monetary policy to manage economic fluctuations and achieve price stability, which means that inflation is low and stable. More.

(viii) There were close ties, especially Political and Social ties between the colonial masters and their colonies. Most colonies colonized by Britain are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. They all enjoy the benefits.

(ix) British and French colonial administration improved communication and transportation systems in West Africa. They built roads, railways, post offices, and telegraph facilities.

(x) It facilitated democracy and civil liberties principles such as self-determinationThis is the process by which a group of people form their own state and choose their own government. More of the people, rule of law, civil liberties, political parties, etc. These principles were exposed to colonies.